PRILOSEC Reviews (OMEPRAZOLE)Average Rating: 1.9 (1667 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PRILOSEC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PRILOSEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | acis reflux | lower back pain, leg pain, severe dry mouth, headaches, some depression, | M | 57 | 10 days | 7/3/2009 | 1 | acid reflux | Lightheaded, dizziness, weakness in legs and arms, slight vision problem,tingling in hands and fingers. | I took generic Prilosec after taking antibiotics before and after a prostate biopsy because it gave me acid reflux. It took a week or more for the symptoms to show up. I couldn't figure out what was causing it. Then the light bulb came on that the change was the generic Prilosec. I got on line and came to this site and see that there are many it side effect like I am having. I have stopped for two day and still feel really bad. Hope it goes away soon. | M | 68 | 10 days | 7/8/2009 | 1 | Heartburn | Heart Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Sleeplessness | I am a triathlete and have exercised regularly for many years, and am required by my job to get EKG's each year, no heart problem history. Within several days of starting Prilosec had increasing heart palps, shortness of breath. Stopped taking drug and palpitations slowly lessened over two weeks, now they are completely gone...draw your own conclusions...I have. | M | 48 | 10 days | 11/1/2009 | 1 | supposive GERD | severe insomnia, restlessness, racing thoughts (never done crack, but i'd guess this is what it's like), muscle tightness, tingling, nausea, headaches, brain fog, tiredness, overall feel horrible. could not attribute these symptoms to anything else. | i stopped taking prilosec 3 days ago but am still having alot of these symptoms. i really hope they subside soon because i feel like i'm going to go absolutely crazy. never, EVER take this medicine. these side effects are no joke. | M | 22 | 10 days | 11/3/2009 | 1 | took NSAID, DR PRESCRIBED ME | LOOSE STOOLS, ANXIETY, SHAKES PANIC ATTACKS, WEIGHT LOSS. | THIS DRUG SUCKS, DON'T TAKE IT. WAS HAVING MAJOR ANIEXTY. STOPPED AFTER 10 DAYS. LOST 5 PDS WITHIN A MONTH, LOST DESIRE TO EAT AND WAS DEPRESSED. DEALING WITH THE ACID REBOUND BUT IT'S BETTER THAN BEING ON THAT SHIT!!! THE DRUG NEEDS TO GO OFF THE MARKET. TOO DANGEROUS. | F | 38 | 10 days 20Mg 1X day | 11/28/2013 | 1 | Heart burn. &. Acid reflux | Bad chest pain thought (heart attack) doc said im perfectly fine. anxiety light headed very tired tremors and agitation this is my 3rd day off and I'm starting to feel normal again sticking with old school alka selser | M | 31 | 10 days 20mg | 2/10/2014 | 1 | Acid reflux | After a week joint pain started in wrist next same night both ankles tops of feet. Next day left knee. Next day right wrist. Stopped taking after reading Side effect forums. Eventually both wrists both elbows. Both knees both ankles feet. Dr says prilosec wouldn't have caused it. It's been over a month And these pains are still here. All bloodwork is Normal. Except for elevated sed rate. (31). Now I have severe neck pain with everything else. Now off work cause I barely walk. Was having to take 2400 mg ibuprofren a day. Dr switched to celebrex. Feels like torn muscle or tendon in neck when I swallow. This sucks!!! Weird part is no swelling in any of joints. Was hoping would be better after a month of stopping, not happening | M | 40 | 10 days Otc | 10/27/2013 | 1 | acid reflux | severe diarrhea, intestinal distress, some nausea, back pain, some chest pain, weight loss, flatulence, belching. Pain around gall bladder area and under ribs, sore breastbone. | I stopped taking this on day 10 out of 14. I am two days out and I am on the BRAT diet. I do not have diarrhea any longer but I'm also only eating bananas. Diarrhea and stomach pain (gas) ALL OVER has been the worst. Very shocked that there was no insert about side effects in box. Would not recommend. | F | 36 | 10 days | 12/2/2009 | 1 | Sterum pain | Anxiety, numbness and pressure in head to the point of feeling like I will pass out | I posted 10/8/2014 regarding my side effects. It has been a little over 3 months since I discontinued this medication. To date, I still have extreme anxiety and the numbness and pressure in my head have gotten worse. I am learning to cope somewhat better but feel like I will never return to normal. They tried wellbutrin, lexapro and buspar and all made be feel worse. Now I take Lopressor and a xanax about once a week when my anxiety becomes unbearable. I thought it would correct itself in time but losing patience. Anyone out there who has recovered completely and how long did it take? | F | 10 days 1X day | 1/7/2015 | 1 | Pain in sternum | Severe anxiety and panic attacks. Irregular EKG heart palpitations. Numbness to right side of face. Dizzy, lightheaded, and feeling hazy. Severe migraines and hot and cold streaks shooting up through neck and back of head. | Discontinued 2 weeks ago. Just starting to see some symptoms abate. Migraines are gone. Can leave the house now without having major panic. Still some anxiety. Blood pressure and EKG have stabilized due to medication. Still light headed and have the hazy feeling. Hazy feeling causes the lightheadedness but have times now when things are clear. Still have no energy and an overall unwell feeling, but things are getting better, however more slowly than I would like. I will report back and follow up on when all symptoms are gone to give those going through this, hopefully a better time table for recovery. | F | 64 | 10 days 20 mg 1X day | 10/8/2014 | 1 | gerd | Dizziness chest pain anxiety | F | 45 | 10 days 40mg | 5/21/2014 | 1 | Stomach | Anxiety, numbness, etc. same as all others | I discontinued prilosec almost 7 months ago and still have unrelenting anxiety almost all day. The numbness has subsided. Almost to the point of starting lexapro which I don't really want to do. Am so angry that 10 days of this medication has ruined my life. Never had any anxiety problems my entire life | F | 10 days 1X day | 4/12/2015 | 1 | GERD caused by H Pylori | Insomnia, severe anxiety, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, restless leg syndrome (RLS), headache, dizziness, vision problem, nausea, sore throat, swollen neck, cough, weakness, sleepiness, night tremors | I used this in combination with Amoxicillin and Clarythromicin (antibiotics) to treat H Pylori infection. While I was taking the medication, I felt very few of the side effects. After stopping the medication for about a week, the side effects really kicked in for about a week or two and then subsided. | M | 28 | 10 days | 12/26/2007 | 1 | heartburn | tremors in legs neck and stomach especially at might, nausea, loose gassy stools, rumbling, fatigue, anxiety like symptoms | I do not recommend this drug, or at best be careful and know of the many problems. I would really like to know if anyone has had lingering symptoms. After my first horrible month in October the symptoms have abated but still come back although much less intensive at least once a week. It has been over 3 months since I took prilosec. Dr. is convincing me it can't still be caused by medicine. Also I have gone on it before for 2 weeks to a month with no noticeable effects.This site was the only reason i suspected prilosec. | F | 59 | 10 days | 1/21/2008 | 1 | GERD | Bloating, gas, nausea/stomach cramps after meals, constipation, depression, back pain, confusion, clumsiness, fatigue | Have only been taking omeprazole (generic) for about 10 days. Started noticing all my symptoms about 5 days ago, but was on antibiotics and attributed it to that. Antibiotics are gone and still having almost unbearable stomach and abdominal cramps after eating. It almost never goes away. I didn't think it was the antibiotics anyway because I've taken this one several times before and never had a problem. Emetrol is about the only thing that will even make a dent. Going to stop the omeprazole and see what happens. I'm just so glad I found this info here. The insert with the med does not even name any side effects!! | F | 44 | 10 days | 4/8/2008 | 1 | Reflux | I've only been taking the OTC Prilosec for about 10 days, but I've noticed extreme fatigue, nausea, pain after eating, feeling of disorientation and headache. It's all very unpleasant, and I can't imagine taking the prescription form! | I agree that the people who read this information on this site are probably here because they have side effects. For those who don't, great....but for those who do, the effects sound horrendous. Good reason to use natural remedies, if you ask me. | F | 59 | 10 days | 3/24/2009 | 1 | GERD | Depression,complete loss of energy,unclear thinking,sharp abdominal cramps in the morning,feeling of premature aging | Started taking to cure erosive esophagus. Doctors never encouraged discontinuing once healed. Low and behold - 10 years later - hooked! Body cant function without it and side effects are killing me. Going off cold turkey wont work but i need to detox. No doctor has ananswer so i invented my own. Got a prescription of 10 mg capsules open them up and split the dosage in half to 5mg. This seems to be enough to keep my body in the balance it has become accustomed to. It will take time but with proper diet im hoping my system will return to normal. Anyone who asks me about this drug I strongly encourage them not to make it habit forming. | M | 41 | 10 days | 8/14/2008 | 1 | Heartburn | Began to have severe nightly GERD, more severe heartburn, diarrhea, etc. I tried the OTC couse of 14 pill, discontinued after 10 days, and that was several weeks ago. My husband and family were convinced I had developed heart trouble. Side Effects continue and will cost me a doctor visit soon. | SHOULD NOT BE OTC -- not worth the additional symptoms | F | 59 | 10 days | 5/23/2007 | 1 | acid reflux, heartburn | Anxiety, a tight feeling in my chest, constant bloat and gas, an overall ill feeling, irritability, depression, hot flashes, lack of sex drive (male), sudden floating pain in my arms, legs, joints, etc, acne. I took the 14 day course, and did not start getting the symptoms until about 7 days in, I continued taking it for 3 more days before putting two and two together. I honestly had convinced myself that I was having heart problems. I've stopped taking it for a few days now, and I'm starting to feel gradually better, but I'm still not back to 100% as of yet. | It has worked great for others in my family for the same problem I'm having, without all the side effects. I'm surprised that this stuff is available over the counter. | M | 24 | 10 days | 5/6/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | Nasty side effects, I thought I had the flu, but it got worse... incredible fatigue, muscle weakness, floating aches and pains, headaches. I became so weak I could not walk and I thought I should be hospitalized. I had blurry vision and shortness of breath, severe ringing in the ears,constant hunger, chest pain, metallic tate in the mouth and an inability to think clearly. The Doctor who checked me out was thinking that I had Lyme Disease. I stopped taking the Prilosec and my symptoms quickly dissappeared over a period of two days, but my heartburn was back. I was only taking the over the counter version of Prilosec and did not expect anything like this.I feel that if I stayed on it that I could have ended up hospitalized or worse. I cannot reccomend this to anyone. | Stay Away!!! | M | 49 | 10 days | 4/19/2007 |